275/55R20 vs 275/65R20
275/65R20 is +2.17 in (+6.8%) in diameter and 0.00 in narrower than 275/55R20.
| Dimension | 275/55R20 | 275/65R20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter UN R30 §6.1.2.1 | 31.91 in 810.5 mm | 34.07 in 865.5 mm | +2.16 in |
| Section width UN R30 §6.1.2.1 | 10.83 in 275.0 mm | 10.83 in 275.0 mm | 0.00 in |
| Sidewall height UN R30 §6.1.2.1 | 5.95 in 151.3 mm | 7.04 in 178.8 mm | +1.09 in |
| Rim diameter Marked on the tire | 20 in | 20 in | 0 in |
| Circumference From diameter | 100.25 in | 107.05 in | +6.80 in |
| Revolutions per mile From diameter | 632 | 592 | −40 |
| Allowed real diameter UN R30 §6.1.5 | 31.55–32.39 in | 33.65–34.64 in |
- 275/55R20 31.91 in
- 275/65R20 34.07 in
Speedometer change
If your speedometer is calibrated for 275/55R20 and you fit 275/65R20, the tire is +6.8% in diameter, so your true speed differs from the reading as shown below. That is more than a 3% change.
| Reading | True speed | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 32.0 mph | +2.0 mph |
| 45 mph | 48.1 mph | +3.1 mph |
| 55 mph | 58.7 mph | +3.7 mph |
| 60 mph | 64.1 mph | +4.1 mph |
| 70 mph | 74.8 mph | +4.8 mph |
| 80 mph | 85.4 mph | +5.4 mph |
What changes
- Ride height changes by +1.08 in at the axle (half the diameter change).
- 275/65R20 is the taller tire.
- Revolutions per mile change by -40.
Nominal dimensions from the official sizing formula (sources below). This comparison doesn't check fit: wheel width, offset and clearance decide that. See changing tire size.
Each size
Printed from https://tiresizecalc.net/compare/275-55r20-vs-275-65r20/. Figures as published on 2026-11-01. The full working and the official sources are on that page.
Sources
- UN Regulation No. 30 - Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers (Revision 3). United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). E/ECE/324 E/ECE/TRANS/505 Rev.1/Add.29/Rev.3. 2007-03-29. Para 2.15 and 6.1.2.1: aspect ratio and outer diameter, D = d + 2H. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
- UN Regulation No. 54 - Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers (Revision 2). United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). E/ECE/324 E/ECE/TRANS/505 Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.2. 2004-04-16. Para 6.1.2.1: the same formula for light truck tires. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
- UN Regulation No. 30 - Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers (Revision 3). United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). E/ECE/324 E/ECE/TRANS/505 Rev.1/Add.29/Rev.3. 2007-03-29. Para 6.1.5: allowed outer diameter, Dmin = d + 2H x 0.97, Dmax = d + 2H x 1.04. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
- Computed by tiresizecalc.net from the cited formula. Sri Murugan Systems. Circumference = pi x diameter; revolutions per mile = 63,360 / circumference; 1 in = 25.4 mm exactly. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
- Computed by tiresizecalc.net from the cited formula. Sri Murugan Systems. Speedometer: true speed = indicated speed x new diameter / old diameter. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
Last reviewed 2026-11-01. The full source list, with dates and file checksums, is in How the numbers are calculated. To report an error, email contactus@tiresizecalc.net.